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Ground Beef Lo Mein

Ground Beef Lo Mein: Quick Comfort Food Bliss at Home

This Ground Beef Lo Mein is a quick and satisfying dish that brings Chinese takeout flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles Can be swapped with spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles
For the Beef and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots or green onions can be used
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Green or yellow bell peppers can be substitutes
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (Cremini) White mushrooms can be substituted or omitted
  • 1 cup Snow Peas or Sugar Snap Peas Broccoli can be used as a substitute
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions Optional for garnish
For the Savory Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth or Water Vegetable broth is a vegetarian option
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Coconut aminos for soy-free version
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Reduce or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Rice Vinegar Both can be interchanged
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can be swapped with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder as gluten-free substitute
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder can be used if fresh isn't available

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and measure out sauce ingredients.
  2. Cook Noodles: Boil salted water, add lo mein noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  3. Brown the Beef: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, add ground beef and sauté for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  4. Sauté Onions: Add olive oil and chopped onion to the same skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add Remaining Veggies: Stir in red bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Combine Beef and Sauce: Return beef, pour in sauce mixture and let simmer for 30 seconds.
  7. Toss in Noodles: Remove from heat and add cooked noodles, tossing everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot in bowls and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ahead by chopping vegetables and measuring sauce ingredients for a smooth cooking process.

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